Germany vs United States: Co emissions embedded in global trade
Germany
174.72 million
in 2023
United States
513.25 million
in 2023
Germany rank
3rd
United States rank
1st
Co emissions embedded in global trade over time
- Germany
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 513.25 million against 174.72 million in Germany, a difference of 338.54 million.
That makes United States's figure about 2.9 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 3rd and United States ranks 1st of 120 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and United States in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 187.02 million | -15.55 million | 202.57 million | Germany |
| 2000s | 173.80 million | 369.81 million | 196.01 million | United States |
| 2010s | 131.50 million | 266.48 million | 134.98 million | United States |
| 2020s | 158.05 million | 476.63 million | 318.58 million | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co emissions embedded in global trade, Germany or United States?
- United States, at 513.25 million against 174.72 million in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in co emissions embedded in global trade between Germany and United States?
- 338.54 million, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United States?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Germany and United States rank globally for co emissions embedded in global trade?
- Germany ranks 3rd and United States ranks 1st of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Co emissions embedded in global trade. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.